Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States today.

Hundreds of protesters are expected to attend an anti-Trump rally in Manchester city centre this afternoon.

The Stop Trump rally, which will hear speakers from Stand Up To Racism, Greenpeace, Stop The War, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and more, is set to kick off at 6pm in St Peter's Square.

There will also be speeches from Labour MEP Julie Ward, former Corrie star Julie Hesmondhalgh and Dianne Ngoza – the Zambian-born nurse who recently avoided deportation from the UK.

Security is tight in Washington DC as the billionaire businessman prepares to be sworn in at a lavish inauguration ceremony.

The event will happen at noon local time (5PM GMT) with millions watching around the world.

Trump's 35-word swearing-in is on a 10,000 square foot specially-built platform in front of the Capitol that holds 1,600 people.

He then makes an inaugural address to the thousands watching on in Washington and millions more via their TVs.

Anti-Trump protests have been taking place in the build-up to the inauguration and will culminate in the Women's March on Washington on Saturday.

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Number of arrests now stands at 217

Washington D.C. police now say they have made 217 arrests at the inauguration.

Police chief Peter Newsham said most demonstrations have been peaceful, but at 10am a group of up to 500 people, some armed with crowbars, moved through an area of the city destroying property and cars.

Those arrested were charged with rioting.

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Theresa May to 'visit Trump next week'

Theresa May is so keen to be the first world leader to meet the President of the US, she’s reportedly planning to fly to Washington next week, according to The Mirror.

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Protests ongoing

As the pomp and pageantry rolls on on Pennsylvania Avenue, just 10 minutes walk away on K street protests are still raging.

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Parade is underway

The parade proper is underway.

Trump has taken his place on the viewing platform and is watching marching bands and groups of firefighters, military groups and others file past.

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700 gather for protest in Manchester

Around 700 people gathered in Manchester city centre tonight to protest against Donald Trump.

Demonstrators from across Greater Manchester - and some from further afield - descended on St Peter’s Square for the event as the wealthy TV celebrity’s inauguration began.

They voiced their concerns about the impact Donald Trump’s presidency will have on global politics - and his divisive comments on the campaign trail.

The Stop Trump rally heard speakers from Stand Up To Racism, Greenpeace, Stop The War, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and more.

Labour MEP Julie Ward also spoke, as well as former Corrie star Julie Hesmondhalgh and Dianne Ngoza – the Zambian-born nurse who recently avoided deportation from the UK.

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Donald Trump leads parade to White House

Donald Trump is about to drive up Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol Hill to the White House, ahead of an hour long parade in his honour.

He’s currently on the East Front of the Capitol Building, conducting a review of the troops.

When he gets to number 1600, the executive mansion, he’ll take a seat on a raised platform to view dozens of floats roll on by, according to the Mirror.

20:28

More than 90 arrested in ongoing protests in Washington

Protests are still raging through the streets of downtown Washington DC.

Police are reporting more than 90 arrests and flashbangs and stun grenades being deployed to try and disperse the crowds.

Riot police are trying to take back control of the corner of 12th Street and K Street, around ten minutes walk to the North West of the White House.

Protesters, thought to be connected to the Anti-Fascist League, have been throwing large missiles at officers.

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Anti-Trump protests in Manchester city centre

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Donald Trump is now President of the United States

Donald Trump has taken the oath of office and is now the President of the United States.

“I Donald John Trump do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God.”

He waves to the crowd as the marching band plays and the 21-gun salute sounds.

This is it - Donald Trump is the Commander in Chief. He has the nuclear codes. He is arguably the most powerful man in the world.

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Watch: Anti-Trump protesters shut down security checkpoint

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Watch: Protesters clash with police in Washington

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'We need solutions that don't make us hang our heads in shame'

Organisers of the protest in Manchester today have been explaining their reasons for taking to the streets.

“Citizens UK has been building bridges between communities for more than 28 years, to support peaceful, pragmatic and humanitarian resolutions to the challenges facing people in our local communities and around the world.

“This is not to ignore genuine concerns – global challenges are bringing issues right into our communities and they won’t go away by building walls. Look at how the world rejoiced and life was invigorated by the Berlin Wall coming down in 1989.

“War and want around the world have created issues that require due care, compassion and the kind of creative thinking that will make the world a better place to be.

“We need solutions that don’t make us hang our heads in shame from inside gated and walled communities.”

15:59

Trump has 'given up his phone' - but don't expect the tweets to stop

Donald Trump has given up his beloved phone for a heavily-encrypted model, the Associated Press reports.

President Obama only got a smartphone this year due to security concerns, and with allegations of Russian hacking, things don’t seem to be getting better.

But don’t expect the tweets to stop. The President-elect has been made clear he intends to carry on dictating the news via his Twitter account.

“I think I’ll keep it,” he told The Times.

“I thought I’d do less of it, but I’m covered so dishonestly by the press - so dishonestly - that I can put out Twitter. I can go bing bing bing... and they put it on and as soon as I tweet it out - this morning on television, Fox - ‘Donald Trump, we have breaking news’.”

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Anti-Trump protesters smashing windows in Washington

Anti-Trump protesters have been taking to the streets of Washington DC as American’s most powerful arrive for the inauguration.

A Reuters witness reports seeing black-clad protesters smash the window of a Bank of America branch, shops and cars in the capital.

TV footage shot by Sky News shows sirens blaring as a band of protesters move quickly through the streets.

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Here's the timings for today's events

3pm GMT (5 hours ahead of Washington DC) President Barack Obama and President-elect Trump have coffee or tea at the White House.

4pm “The President’s Own” US Marine Band performs. Dignitaries will take their seats, including former presidents George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter with their wives, the former first ladies Laura Bush, Hilary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter. Trump and Mrs Clinton will come face-to-face for the first time since she lost the election.

4.45pm Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administers the vice presidential oath of office to Vice President Pence – the first African American to preside over the services.

4.50pm Mormon Tabernacle Choir of 360 men and women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4.55pm Chief Justice John Roberts administers the presidential oath of office to President Trump. Trumpets perform “Ruffles and Flourishes” and the US Marine Band performs “Hail to the Chief,” followed by a 21-gun salute

5pm President Trump delivers the inaugural address. Trump’s speech will be a “philosophical document” rather than a description of policy plans.

5.30pm Jackie Evancho sings the national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”. She was a reality TV contestant on “America’s Got Talent”.

5.39pm President Trump signs official documents. The Trumps then attend the inauguration luncheon at the Capitol with the Pences. By this point, Obama will have handed over the reins of the world’s most powerful nation. A military aide with a briefcase holding the US nuclear launch codes will stop trailing Obama and leave the US Capitol in Trump’s entourage.